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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.19, 539.73 and 225.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.19, 539.73 and 225.38 is: 310.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.19 : 539.73 = 225.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.19/539.73 = 225.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.19x = 539.73 × 225.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.19x = 121,644.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,644.35/391.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.96

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